Regarding Martin Odegaard’s fitness, MIKEL ARTETA has provided Arsenal supporters with a less than encouraging update.

The club captain was substituted during the Emirates Stadium match, which ended in a 2-0 loss to Aston Villa.

The Gunners now trail Manchester City in the Premier League title chase as a result of that outcome.

To make matters worse, Odegaard sustained an injury during the game, and Emile Smith Rowe took his place in the 79th minute.

Shortly after the midfield player was substituted. The Villans took the lead through Leon Bailey, and Ollie Watkins completed the score.

Arteta acknowledged that Odegaard was “unable to continue” following the game.

Additionally, the manager asserted that the Norwegian “felt something” when playing.

Odegaard’s injury was not disclosed by Arteta, nor was it indicated if he would be questionable for any forthcoming games.

It might be disastrous for the Gunners for the balance of the season if the player is sidelined for an extended period of time.

This week, Arsenal and Bayern Munich play a key second-leg match in the Champions League.

Following last Tuesday’s 2-2 draw at the Emirates, both teams enter the encounter at equal points.

Arsenal must win the game, but they might struggle without Odegaard’s inventiveness.

Additionally, Arteta’s team has six more Premier League games left to pass Man City.

If the team wants to win their first championship since 2003, they will have to hope Pep Guadiola’s team makes mistakes along the way.

In every competition thus far this season, Odegaard has shown promise.

In his 41 games, the midfield player has ten goals and seven assists.

Following the match, supporters also chastised Arteta for his three tactical blunders against the Villans.